The Department has the following publications available to acquaint residents with recycling and solid waste management activities in Ocean County. For those publications that cannot be accessed through our website, please contact the Department of Solid Waste Management for copies at 732-506-5047 or e-mail us at ocrecycles@co.ocean.nj.us

Recycling... A Shore Thing (PDF) - This brochure provides a brief summary on what materials are mandated for recycling in Ocean County for all sectors, and other recycling opportunities at the County's Recycling Centers.

2014 Recycling Directory - This handy directory, which is published annually, provides important recycling information that residents should become familiar with. It provides information on the full range of recycling opportunities that are available in our region as well as policies, facilities and programs. Commonly asked questions are addressed about recycling and other solid waste management matters.

Grasscycling (PDF) - This brochure explains how to recycle your grass clippings naturally by the "cut and leave it" method. The brochure also discusses proper mowing, watering and fertilizing to maintain a healthy lawn.

Your Guide To Home Composting (PDF) - This brochure explains how to compost, what to compost, why we should compost, and discusses the different types of units that can be used to make compost.

• Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County Publications on Home Composting - Various leaflets are available on home composting from the Rutgers Extension of Ocean County by contacting the Department of Solid Waste Management.

Teacher’s Resource Guide to Recycling in Ocean County (PDF) - This guide was introduced in 1995 and updated in 2004 and is geared for grades four through six. Includes many activities that teachers can integrate within their lesson plan. Copies of the guide are also available from the Department of Solid Waste Management office. The guide is available as well in CD-Rom format.

Composting with Pallets - This guide demonstrates how residents can easily create composting bins out of wooden pallets.

The video is available at all Ocean County Library branches. Schools, groups and organizations can receive the video upon request.

Recycling and Solid Waste Tonnage Data- Yearly data is available that presents landfilled and recycled tonnage for all Ocean County municipalities. To receive copies of this data, please contact the Department of Solid Waste Management.